Traffic delays in Edinburgh city centre after 'serious' accident closes busy road


South Bridge was sealed off and traffic diverted into other main roads after a male pedestrian was struck around 3.17pm.
A Police Scotland spokesman said: "Emergency services are in attendance and the road is currently closed. Inquiries are ongoing."
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Hide AdA statement from Lothian Buses, the city's main public transport operator, said: "Due to a road closure, buses are unable to serve South Bridge and are instead diverted via George IV Bridge, The Mound, Market Street, Jeffrey Street in both directions until further notice.
"Due to increased traffic on this diversion buses are also subject to delays."